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N381 UTA

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,224 mi
Last recorded110,224 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 UTA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 110,224 miles

service brake has just met minimum requirement

Fail 24 Jan 2013 110,224 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 104,859 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,401 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 74,394 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,578 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 69,578 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,622 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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N381 UTA is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 63,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N381 UTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N381 UTA registered?

N381 UTA is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N381 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 UTA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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